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10 milliliters

A 10 milliliter graduated cylinder.

A milliliter takes up the volume of a cubic centimeter.

The liter was first introduced back in 1795 in France. Without a doubt the metric system is one of humanities greatest inventions. Even greater than the metric system itself, is the idea of a standards for measurement. Even though most Americans don't know it, they are actually on the metric system. All of our weird miles, inches and ounce are actually (now) based on metric standards. Those metric standards are then based on physical properties of the universe. America still generally uses the "inch-pound" system largely for historical reasons. You can read more about that here: http://science.howstuffworks.com/why-us-not-on-metric-system.htm

Matthew is a neuroscientist investigating vocal motor processing, focusing on how the brain changes during development, but is passionate about all things science. He loves art and photography, producing his own digital artwork inspired by science and anatomy. Matthew also plays guitar and piano and has recorded several albums. You can find more of his projects at his website: matthewtross.com.

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